Xcelerate Nike Girls Lacrosse Camp at University of Mary Washington
- Extended
- Overnight
- Female
- Summer
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.
Jul. 20 - Jul. 23, 2026
Jul. 20 - Jul. 23, 2026
Jul. 20 - Jul. 23, 2026
2026 EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT CAMP PRICES ARE LIVE!
Spend a week at the University of Mary Washington where lacrosse and summer fun come together. Our camp gives players the chance to improve their skills, boost confidence, and enjoy the game they love in a supportive, high-energy environment.
Led by UMW Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Sarah Dalsey, our experienced staff of coaches and college players guide campers through engaging drills, small-sided games, and team challenges that help them develop technique, practice strategy, and play creatively on the field. Off the field, campers connect with friends, take part in fun activities, and enjoy a safe, welcoming environment.
From learning new plays to making new friends, every day is about playing lacrosse, growing as a player, and making memories that last beyond camp.
Register today and join us at our University of Mary Washington Summer Lacrosse Camp!
🎁 Bonus: Be one of the first 10 campers to register and receive a FREE NIKE LACROSSE HEADon Day 1 of camp!
Highlights Include
- TEAM DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
- High School, Middle School, and Youth Skills Camp for Girls Ages 10-18
- Superior instruction
- 10:1 camper to instructor on field ratio
- Daily emphasis on fundamentals, skill-development, and scrimmages
- Position Training - Attack, Midfield, Defense, Goalie
- Every camper receives a reversible Xcelerate Nike practice jersey
- Nike Prizes awarded for outstanding play, sportsmanship, and improvement
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Camp Coaches
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Camp Director Sarah Dalsey
Directing camp will be UMW Head Women's Lacrosse Coach Sarah Dalsey!
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Coach Annika Benson
UMW Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach
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Coach Linda Delaney
UMW Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach
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Coach Megan Williamson
UMW Assistant Women's Lacrosse Coach
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Coaches Xcelerate Girls Coaching Staff
College Coaches, High School Coaches, and College Lacrosse Players.
Camp Details
At Xcelerate Lacrosse Camps, we bring out the best in every player. Our coaching philosophy is built on confidence, creativity, and fun. Through innovative drills, small-sided games, position-specific training, and team-based competition, players sharpen their skills and elevate their understanding of the game. By week’s end, campers leave with a higher lacrosse IQ, improved fundamentals, new friends and mentors, and a renewed passion for the sport.
SECURE YOUR SPOT!
You can expect high demand for these first-come-first-served camper spots, so please be sure to register early.
2026 OVERVIEW
- Dates: July 20-23
- Age Group: 10-18
- Gender: Girls
- Camp Type: Overnight, Extended Day (commuter)
- Check-In: Overnight Campers: Check-in Monday between 1:00-2:30pm at Arrington Hall. Extended Day Campers: Check-in Monday between 2:00-2:30pm at Arrington Hall.
- Check-out: Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm.
- Extended Day Schedule: MON 2PM-9PM, TUE 9AM-9PM, WED 9AM-12 NOON **Times subject to change
- Meals: All meals are provided for Overnight campers. Lunch and dinner are provided for all Extended Day (commuter) campers.
CAMP ADDRESS
University of Mary Washington
Arrington Hall
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Click Here for Directions
CAMP CHECK-IN
Monday, July 20th
- Overnight Campers: Check-in between 1:00-2:30pm at Arrington Hall
- Extended Day Campers: Check-in between 2:00-2:30pm at Arrington Hall
- Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal.
CAMP CHECK-OUT
Thursday, July 23rd
- Check-out between 11:00am-12:00pm at Arrington Hall
2026 HOUSING
- Dorm: Arrington Hall
- Number of Campers Per Room: 2 per room
- Roommates: Rooms are assigned by age & roommate requests. Roommate requests must be mutual and received no later than 14 days before the start of camp. If you don't have a roommate request, you will be placed in a room with someone near your age. It will be a great opportunity to meet someone new!
- Bathrooms: Shared
- Linens: Not included. Bring linens or sleeping bag, pillow, pillowcase, and a towel.
- Air Conditioning: Yes | No fan needed - dorms air-conditioned
SUPERVISION
The staff reside in the dormitories with the campers and participate in all activities. Drugs, alcohol and tobacco are strictly prohibited, and constitute, along with general misconduct, grounds for dismissal from camp without a refund.
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE FEE?
- Instruction: Morning, afternoon, and evening training sessions
- Overnight campers: Dormitory housing on campus and all meals are provided.
- Extended Day campers: Lunch and dinner are provided.
- Supervision: Staff members reside in campers’ quarters and participate in all activities.
- Reversible Jersey & Prizes: Campers at multi-day camps will receive a Nike Lacrosse Camps Reversible Jersey and prizes.
INSTRUCTION, EQUIPMENT & FACILITY
- Ratio: 1:10 staff-to-camper ratio
- Groupings: Campers are grouped by age, ability, and experience per the director's discretion.
- Equipment Needed: Please bring your helmet, mouthpiece, cleats, lacrosse stick, gloves, and pads.
- Facility: Athletic Fields
- Medical Protocol: Most camps have an athletic trainer on-site to help with illness or injury. In case of an emergency, campers will be transported to the nearest hospital.
PREPARE FOR CAMP: COMPLETE YOUR PRE-CAMP CHECKLIST
To view your customer account, complete your mandatory forms, pay balance dues, and review important camp information, visit Pre-Camp Checklist. All necessary camp information is on this page. If there are any imperative changes prior to camp start, registered campers will be notified via email and this webpage will be updated!
OVERNIGHT CAMPERS
Below is a suggested list of clothes, equipment, and personal items. US Sports Camps is NOT responsible for lost or stolen articles or money.
Checklist of things to bring:
- T-shirts
- Shorts
- Cleats
- Athletic Socks
- Protective Goggles
- Mouthpiece
- Lacrosse Stick(s)
- Goalies Must Have Full Protective Equipment
- Comfortable Off-Field Clothes
- Toiletries & Personal Items
- Water Bottle
- Sunscreen
- Turf Shoes or Running Shoes for indoor activity
- Alarm Clock
- Extra Towels
- Non-Perishable Snack Foods
- Spending money (approx. $50)
- Pillow & Pillowcase
- Twin XL Sheets/Blanket or Sleeping Bag
- No Fan Needed - Dorms Are Air Conditioned
- Signed Health & Release forms and waivers (forms completed online do not need to be printed and turned in at camp)
- Maryland Health Forms (forms completed and need to be turned in at camp)
EXTENDED DAY CAMPERS
Checklist of Things to Bring: We recommend that all Extended Day Campers bring a daily pack with the following items: Along with your lacrosse equipment, we recommend that you bring a day pack with the following items: water bottle, weather appropriate clothing, cleats, and walking shoes.
Camp Schedule & Meals:
- Monday: Check-in between 2:00pm-2:30pm at Arrington Hall. Camp will begin with an orientation at 2:45pm, followed by our first field session and evening meal. First Day pick up time and location will be provided at check-in.
- Tuesday & Wednesday: Drop off and pick up locations for extended day campers will be provided on the first day of camp. Lunch and dinner provided.
- Thursday: Last day drop off and pick up locations for extended day campers will be provided on the first day of camp. No meals provided.
- Daily Schedule: MON 2:00PM-8:45PM, TUE-WED 9:00AM-8:45PM, THURS 9:00AM-11:30AM **Times subject to change
TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is not provided. Campers are responsible for getting to and from camp on their own. There is no supervision before or after camp hours, so please make arrangements to pick up your child on time.
COMPANY POLICIES
For information regarding our cancellation policy and all other company policies, please visit USSC Policies.
XCELERATE-NIKE LACROSSE CAMP FAQ
For general questions about our lacrosse camps, please see our FAQ page.
DAILY SCHEDULE
We have three sessions per day. A great deal of instruction takes place in the early part of the day, demonstrations and instruction mid-day, and games during the evening session. We also like to throw in a number of ‘fun’ activities like our fastest shot contest, freestyle/skills competition, agility training, and rec time. Below is a template and is subject to change.
PLAYER DIVISIONS
We have 3 Divisions in our Overnight Camps. Each division will have coaches providing instruction to campers that correlates with that particular grade and level of play.
Grade based on 2026-2027 academic year:
- High School Division - Entering grades 9-12 in the Fall of 2026
- Middle School Division - Entering grades 7-8 in the Fall of 2026
- Youth Division - Entering grades 5-6 in the Fall of 2026
* At times we may have camps that are either smaller or larger in number which may lead us to adjust our divisions accordingly.
CAMP APPAREL
Campers have the opportunity to pre-order an Xcelerate Nike t-shirt in the camp registration process through May 1st. You will receive items purchased on the first day at camp check-in.
- Xcelerate Nike T-Shirt - Price: $35
- T-Shirt Sizes Available in Adult Small, Medium, Large and X-Large
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
**Campers are eligible for ONE Discount ONLY. Please note: Once the early bird discount date has passed, the full price will be listed**
Early Bird Discount: $50 EARLY BIRD discount available until February 28th. The early bird discount cannot be combined with any other discount.
Team Discount: If five or more campers register together, each camper is eligible for a $25 discount. After all team members have successfully registered, contact us at 800-645-3226 to receive a $25 refund per camper.
Sample Daily Schedule
- 7:30 AM Breakfast (Overnighter Campers)
- 8:30 AM Extended Day Campers arrive
- 9:00 AM Station Work, Drills, Position Work
- 11:30 AM Lunch
- 1:00 PM Demonstrations, Position Work
- 2:00 PM Small Group Scrimmages, Team Play
- 3:15 PM Rest Hour, Camp Store
- 5:00 PM Dinner
- 6:00 PM Team Instruction, Games
- 8:45 PM Extended Day Campers depart
- 9:00 PM Free Time, Camp Store
- 10:00 PM Lights Out!
University of Mary Washington
The University of Mary Washington is located in Fredericksburg, Va., within an hour’s drive of both Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA. UMW prides itself in providing an optimal environment for athletes to practice their craft. Battleground Outdoor Complex plays host to lacrosse, soccer, tennis, field hockey, track and field, baseball and softball, and is regarded as one of the finest facilities of its kind in Virginia.
Camp Dates & Prices
Save Your spot with a deposit! Flexible cancellation options available.
*Registration Fees are charged once per camper, per season. Exceptions may apply.